Thien Huong Restaurant: Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine in the Heart of LA

There was a short queue but well worth the wait. The Banh Xeo (pancake) was fantastic - crispy egg crepe, flavourful pork, prawns and bean shoots inside, served with fresh lettuce, mint, picked carrots and dipping sauce. The tangy and savoury combination was beautifully balanced. Service was very friendly and helpful. Seats were allocated on a first come, first serve basis so I was initially given a table for 4 and later asked to move to a more suitably sized table, which was more logical. Portions are generous here. I waddled out with food coma and a good intention of returning.

Everything tastes amazing here!!! Get the tea drink pictured it’s insanely good

Hands down THE BEST pho spot around. I've tried plenty of others and nothing compares to the quality, price point, and services that Thien Huong offers. I love it here, easy to dine by yourself or with others. The food always smacks. Atmosphere is quiet, but warm and comfortable. Excellent all around, you can never be disappointed here like some other places.

Very delicious vietnamese restaurant, they have many niche options that other localized restaurants don’t. I also loved their traditional Banh Mi, very very delicious!

Was in the Chinatown area and decided to get some pho. Came here a little before noon and ordered the number 1 special large. It came out to around $17.50 after tax. The pho was very hearty and had plenty of meat, tendon and tripe. The workers there are very kind and service was awesome. It’s a bit small inside but they have extra searing outside. Next time, I plan on trying the vermicelli salad with grilled pork

Here’s a polished, natural-sounding review you can use: An authentic Vietnamese gem in Chinatown. This place delivers on every level—exceptional Vietnamese food, beautifully prepared and full of depth and flavor. The atmosphere feels genuinely authentic, thoughtfully designed, and very inviting. On top of that, the service is outstanding: warm, attentive, and professional without being overbearing. A must-visit if you’re looking for real Vietnamese cuisine in Los Angeles.

We went here with a party of 5 for lunch on a Tuesday at around 12 pm. It was fairly packed for lunch, and we had to wait about 15 minutes before we got a seat. There are seats inside and outside. It is relatively small inside and can hold maybe 20 customers. Because the restaurant was full inside, we were seated outside. I ordered Bun Nem Nuong. The portion size is very large, so you will definitely get your money's worth and be full. Normally, I'd assume if a restaurant has a long menu, that usually means they don't specialize in any one meal, so the quality might be lacking. Therefore, the shorter the menu, the more they can perfect a meal, and this restaurant did not disappoint. Growing up in a Vietnamese community, this restaurant has better quality than the ones I've had growing up. The Bun Nem Nuong isn't as popular probably because most people would choose Bun Thit Nuong (basically pork chops). Although both were good, I encourage you to try the Nem Nuong (basically Asian spam, except sweeter). The nuoc mam (fish sauce) that comes with it isn't salty, so it is recommended you pour spoonfuls of it into the meal and mix it around to give the full flavor. It has plenty of veggies, so it is diluted and won't give you high blood pressure. Our server was super friendly and helpful in answering all of our questions. My coworkers (non-Asian) had a food allergy, so she was limited in food options, but the server was helpful in guiding what she could eat. Overall, the food quality lives up to its high rating. Service was awesome. Summary: - CLEANLINESS. Clean tables and utensils. - COSTS. $ Affordable. $14-15 per meal at the time of this writing. Good amount for the price. - CUSTOMER SERVICE. The staff was quick and friendly. They refilled water without us having to flag them down and checked in with us every couple of minutes, even with a full restaurant. - FOOD QUALITY. Fresh and perfectly balanced. Like a home-cooked meal. Fish sauce wasn't super salty. Veggies were clean and crispy. - FOOD QUANTITY. Very large meals that fill up the bowl. You will be full. - WAIT TIME. About 10-15 minutes to get seated during peak lunch times. About 20 minutes after ordering our food to receive all 5 party's meals.

The food was great, we got the egg rolls and chicken pho. We got there before lunch time and the inside dining area was full. We were seated in the outside main corridor of the building, which means a lot of foot traffic if you're not comfortable eating in front of people. Other than that, we will be returning when we're in the area. Oh, parking is paid street parking or paid parking lot next door, which was like five dollars all day.